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Kiddie Tech

9600 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kiddie Tech is a certified child care center in Allison Park, PA, with capacity for 101 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 22 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 22). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 10 centers in Allison Park and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 10 centers in Allison Park
3 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 10
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The outdoor play space adjacent to the school age classroom contained a wall-mounted chalkboard with a tray that had sharp corners creating a hazard for children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The outdoor play space that contains the wall mounted chalk board contains a pool noodle to correct the sharp edges. I has been taped in place so that it cannot be removed with ease.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The outdoor play space adjacent to the school age classroom contained 2 wooden picnic tables each with multiple areas of peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The 2 wooden picnic tables have been removed from the child's play space and will not return.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The outdoor play space adjacent to the school age classroom contained a wall-mounted chalkboard with a tray that had sharp corners creating a hazard for children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The outdoor play space that contains the wall mounted chalk board contains a pool noodle to correct the sharp edges. It has been taped in place so that it cannot be removed with ease.”
Citation Jun 3, 2026 Other state visit Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The outdoor play space adjacent to the school age classroom contained 2 wooden picnic tables each with multiple areas of peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The 2 wooden picnic tables have been removed from the child's play space and will not return.”
Core safety Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff #1 contained a PA criminal history clearance which did not have a dissemination date rendering the clearance incomplete.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Staff 1 will obtain a new PA criminal history clearance before returning to work.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The drawstring bags were hanging on the door handles in each of the outdoor play spaces at a height which made the first aid kits stored inside the bags accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “Hooks were placed outside so that the first-aid kits can be hung on them when outside. The kits will be up high and inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The training chair in the restroom did not have a posted handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2025): “The training chair was removed as it was not used.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the outdoor play space, the adhesive repair to the platform of a toddler slide was pulling off exposing a cracked area approximately 2 inches in length.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Adhesive tape was reapplied to the crack so that there are not pinch points.”
Core safety Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff #3 contained a volunteer PA state police and volunteer child abuse clearance, lacking the acceptable clearances for staff under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 24, 2024): “Staff #3 was removed from the facility until the clearances are obtained and on file.”
Core safety Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Durning rest time, staff #1 was asked to identify the children in the primary supervisory group of the 7 children in the infant classroom. Staff #1 identified 3 children (2 infants and 1 young toddler). Staff #2 was then asked, and they identified 4 children (all under the age of one year) in their supervisory group. One of the children identified in the supervisory group of staff #1 was also identified by staff #2 leaving one child, who was asleep in a crib, not identified by staff #1 or staff #2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Staff #2 was told she was responsible for the remaining infants that the other staff in the room did not identify, this included the infant sleeping in the crib.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file of staff #2 contained documentation of 9 training hours in their annual training year of December 2022 to December 2023 lacking 3 hours to meet the annual 12-hour requirement. Staff #2 had taken 2 hours of training on 2/19/2024 and 1 hour on 6/5/2024 and is now in compliance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 24, 2024): “Staff #2 had additional training hours for the year 2024 that were used to meet the additional 3 hours needed for 2023. Staff #1 is now in compliance.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the young toddler room with young toddlers present in the room, there was a Santa Claus decoration and stereo on the shelf between the older toddler and young toddler rooms with cords that were accessible to children that could be pulled down and were a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The cords in the young toddler room were moved to an area that is not accessible to children.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “I have provided a letter to each parent of enrolled children here at Kiddie Tech an explanation of our emergency procedures that includes accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The water temperature at the sink in the preschool rom was 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “The water temperature at the preschool room sink has been corrected not to exceed 110 degrees.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days between 9-11-23 to 11-16-23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Kiddie Tech conducted a fire drill to be sure it was done within 60 days.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 5-26-23 to 6-30-23 and 9-11-23 to 11-16-23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Kiddie Tech's fire detection system in the facility was tested.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, lacked the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training required by 12-30-22 and requires current training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Staff person #1 completed the Health and Safety Training "Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 to meet the required hours of orientation for new staff professionals in PA plus mandated health and safety education requirements to include revisions made May 2023.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for child #2 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Kiddie Tech's operator completed a child service report for child #2 as well as provided the parent a copy of the report.”
Citation Dec 14, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The phone number of the child's physician was added on child #1's emergency contact form.”
Citation Dec 27, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Based on documentation at the facility, the hypothetical location of the fire during drills has not been rotated for each consecutive drill. Drills held on 5/26/21 and 6/29/21 and drills held on 9/30/21, 10/20/21, and 11/24/21 each had the same hypothetical location, pull station 60.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “The hypothetical location of the fire drill was changed on the next drill in December.”
Citation Dec 27, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The files for staff #2 through #6 contained pediatric CPR and first aid certification which was not renewed on or before the expiration of their previous certification. The training dates for each are as follows - staff #2; previous training 5/24/19, renewed 9/20/21. Staff #3; previous training 7/30/19, renewed 9/20/21. Staff #4; previous training 5/20/19, renewed 9/20/21. Staff #5; previous training 3/01/19, renewed 9/20/21. Staff #6; previous training 8/05/19, renewed 9/20/21. All staff now have current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “All staff have competence and completion of training by a professional in the field of first aid and CPR.”
Citation Dec 27, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1 contained pediatric CPR and first aid certification completed more than 90 days after hire. Staff #1 was hired on 2/17/21. The training was completed on 9/20/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2022): “Staff has completed pediatric first aid and CPR and has certificate on file.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $65.00 $65.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $65.00 $65.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 $65.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.75 $62.75
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.50 $57.50
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.00 $45.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 101 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 28, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator A W Beattie Career Center
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 847-1920
State certificate # CER-00252055
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Common questions

Has Kiddie Tech had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Dec 2, 2025 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 contained a PA criminal history clearance which did not have a dissemination date rendering the clearance incomplete.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kiddie Tech?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie Tech since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kiddie Tech’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 28, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Kiddie Tech compare with other daycares in Allison Park?

It is #2 of 10 centers in Allison Park by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kiddie Tech last inspected?

Jun 3, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kiddie Tech cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $62.75 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kiddie Tech?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A W Beattie Career Center.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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